Snapshots: The world in 24 hours Mar 1

A Bahraini prepares to sleep during a protest at Bahrain Financial Harbour Junction in the Bahraini capital Manama, Mar 1, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

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Lawmakers and political advisers gather in Beijing to discuss major issues.

An automobile mechanic in Northeast China made a test flight of his self-made aircraft which cost about US$395.

Masked revellers celebrate in Saint Mark's Square in Venice.